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Claes Oldenburg

American · 1929–2022 · Painter, Printmaker

Claes Oldenburg was a Swedish-born American sculptor best known for his public art installations, typically featuring large replicas of everyday objects. Another theme in his… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Claes Oldenburg, 24 Open-Faced Sandwiches, 1964, burlap soaked in plaster, tempera, porcelain plates, glass and metal case24 Open-Faced SandwichesPhillips · $793,750≈ £627,619≈ €750,378Sign up to see
  2. Claes Oldenburg, "Ghost Wardrobe for M. M.", 1967-1983, Garderobe, Bügel, Schnüre, Schuhe (Metall, Nägel und Beton), Drähte"Ghost Wardrobe for M. M."Van Ham · €343,200≈ $380,472≈ £285,511Sign up to see
  3. Claes Oldenburg, Punching Bag, 1968, canvas stuffed with kapok, mounted on woodPunching BagPhillips · $200,000≈ £155,267≈ €178,843Sign up to see

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  1. Claes Oldenburg, Miniature Soft Drum Set (S. 1969.06, P. 12, A. & P. 61), 1969, Multiple comprising screenprint on canvas, wash-line, wood and spray-paint
    Miniature Soft Drum Set (S. 1969.06, P. 12, A. & P. 61), 1969
    Multiple · Canvas · ed. 154/200
    29.8 x 48.3 x 35.6 cm (11 3/4 x 19 x 14 in.), dimensions variable
    Phillips · · Lot 373
    £1,677≈ $2,263≈ €1,949Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Phillips ↗
  2. Claes Oldenburg, The Soap at Baton Rouge, 1990, cast resin, vinyl filled with aluminum silicate, screenprint on acetate, book, cloth covered portfolio box
    The Soap at Baton Rouge, 1990
    Multiple
    13⅝ h x 20½ w x 1⅝ d in (35 x 52 x 4 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 222
    $576≈ £430≈ €498Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Claes Oldenburg, The Soap at Baton Rouge, 1990, cast resin, vinyl filled with aluminum silicate, screenprint on acetate, book, cloth covered portfolio box
    The Soap at Baton Rouge, 1990
    Multiple
    13⅝ h x 20½ w x 1⅝ d in (35 x 52 x 4 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 234
    $826≈ £619≈ €709Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Claes Oldenburg, Miniature Soft Drum Set (S. 1969.06, P. 12, A. & P. 61), 1969, Screenprint on canvas, wash-line, wood and spray painted multiple, with accompanying screenprinted wove paper-covered wood base (as issued)
    Miniature Soft Drum Set (S. 1969.06, P. 12, A. & P. 61), 1969
    Multiple · Canvas · ed. 128/200
    10 3/4 x 19 x 14 in. (27.3 x 48.3 x 35.6 cm) dimensions variable
    Phillips · · Lot 269
    $4,515≈ £3,376≈ €3,890Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–4,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Claes Oldenburg, The Soap at Baton Rouge, 1990, cast resin, vinyl filled with aluminum silicate, screenprint on acetate, book, cloth covered portfolio box
    The Soap at Baton Rouge, 1990
    Multiple
    13⅝ h x 20½ w x 1⅝ d in (35 x 52 x 4 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 279
    $381≈ £283≈ €337Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  6. Claes Oldenburg, The Soap at Baton Rouge, 1990, cast resin, aluminum silicate, screenprint on acetate, book, cloth covered portfolio box
    The Soap at Baton Rouge, 1990
    Multiple
    13½ h x 20½ w x 2 d in (34 x 52 x 5 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 186
    $315≈ £243≈ €289Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Claes Oldenburg, The Soap at Baton Rouge, 1990, cast resin, aluminum silicate, screenprint on acetate, book, cloth covered portfolio box
    The Soap at Baton Rouge, 1990
    Multiple
    13½ h x 20½ w x 2 d in (34 x 52 x 5 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 397
    $252≈ £200≈ €233Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Claes Oldenburg, Tea Bag (from the Four on Plexiglas portfolio), 1965-66, screenprint on plastic, felt and Plexiglas with laminated vacuum-formed vinyl and rayon cord
    Tea Bag (from the Four on Plexiglas portfolio), 1965-66
    Multiple
    39 h x 27⅝ w in (99 x 70 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 160
    $4,788≈ £3,811≈ €4,469Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Claes Oldenburg, The Soap at Baton Rouge, 1990, cast resin, aluminum silicate, screenprint on acetate, book, cloth covered portfolio box
    The Soap at Baton Rouge, 1990
    Multiple
    13½ h x 20½ w x 2 d in (34 x 52 x 5 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 357
    $567≈ £446≈ €518Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Claes Oldenburg, Soap at the Baton Rouge, 1990, cast resin, vinyl filled with aluminum silicate, screenprint on acetate, book, cloth covered portfolio box
    Soap at the Baton Rouge, 1990
    Multiple
    13¼ h x 20⅜ w x 2 d in (34 x 52 x 5 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 387
    $693≈ £552≈ €643Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $400–View at Wright ↗
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